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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 658.20 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 658.20 and 191.94 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 658.20 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/658.20 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 658.20 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 126,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,334.91/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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